> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.raily.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Storage Overview

> Flexible storage options for your source files

## Overview

Raily provides flexible storage options to fit your infrastructure needs. Store content in Amazon S3, use Raily's managed storage, or connect your existing storage systems.

## Storage Options

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  <Card title="Raily Storage" icon="database" href="/integrations/storage/raily-storage">
    Fully managed storage with zero configuration
  </Card>

  <Card title="Amazon S3" icon="aws" href="/integrations/storage/s3">
    Use your own S3 buckets with Raily's access control
  </Card>

  <Card title="Bring Your Own" icon="plug">
    Connect existing storage systems
  </Card>

  <Card title="Hybrid" icon="layer-group">
    Mix storage providers for different content types
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Raily Managed Storage

Zero-configuration storage solution with:

* **Global CDN** - Fast content delivery worldwide
* **Automatic Backups** - Point-in-time recovery included
* **Encryption** - Data encrypted at rest and in transit
* **Scalability** - Automatic scaling for any workload

## Amazon S3 Integration

Connect your own S3 buckets to Raily while maintaining full access control and analytics capabilities.

## Bring Your Own Storage

Integrate existing storage systems with Raily's access control layer and analytics.

## Hybrid Storage

Use different storage providers for different content types based on your specific needs.

## Best Practices

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  <Card title="Encryption" icon="lock">
    Always enable encryption for sensitive content
  </Card>

  <Card title="Lifecycle Policies" icon="recycle">
    Set up automatic archiving and deletion rules
  </Card>

  <Card title="Backups" icon="floppy-disk">
    Regularly backup critical content
  </Card>

  <Card title="Access Logs" icon="clipboard-list">
    Monitor storage access patterns
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Vector Store" icon="vector-square" href="/integrations/vector-store/overview">
    Enable semantic search with vector storage
  </Card>

  <Card title="Access Control" icon="shield-check" href="/features/access">
    Configure access policies for stored content
  </Card>
</CardGroup>